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The Butterfly effect.


Chapter 1: The beginning.

The fight with the newborns was over. The immediate danger was over. Bella could finally breathe in peace again, right? She should be happy with this turns of events, so why wasn't she? Apart from the obvious fact that her best friend was crushed by one of these neophyte vampires. There was a girl, she was called Bree, she had managed to survive everything, but she was frightened. Bella could see herself in her and wanted to go over her and talk to her, but even she could see that that wasn't a good idea right now.

Edward was beside her, he reached for her hand, but she refused it. For the first time since she knew him, she refused any sign of affection from him. She was slowly drifting into shock. Jasper raised a hand, and everyone stood still watching something that Bella couldn't see yet.

Slowly, almost painfully slow, the figures made themselves be shown. Lead by a petite blonde girl, who Bella remembered was Jane. She was frowning. Behind her was a boy who she remembered as Alec, he wasn't frowning, but was smiling. He had a cute smile. And Bella was amazed that still in shock she could be able to notice things so mundane about them. But apart from Alec and Jane, Bella recognized Felix and Demetri, from the dark alley in Volterra. She was pretty much terrified that day to notice anything more about them. Felix had dark hair, he was big, like Emmett. Demetri was equally as tall but not so broad as Felix, still he was very muscular. They were both extremely handsome of course, part of that vampire allure.

"Jane". Greeted Edward.

"Master Aro won't be pleased with this turn of events". Was all she responded.

"We had everything under control. They attacked and we dissolve the army".

"I'm not talking about the newborns. I'm talking about her". She pointed her right index finger at Bella. Edward took a step forward, to shield her from them. Félix smiled and shook his head. He was clearly challenging them. The Vulturies were outnumbered but they had all the advantages of course.

"In fact. Master Aro requires the human to go back to Volterra". Said Jane. Bella could hear the soft gasp behind her, she assumed it came from Esme.

"That won't be necessary. Her transformation date is settled". This time was Alice who spoke. Something inside Bella changed. Despite the truth in Alice's words, she wasn't sure if any of them would follow on them.

Jane rolled her eyes annoyed. "Only one of you is to accompany her". Her tone was final and didn't allow room for discussion. Everyone stood a little straighter at her tone.

"I'll go". Obviously, Edward was the one who volunteered. Bella was still in shock, but her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts and she was extremely confused.

Jane nodded and signaled Demetri to take charge of the trembling newborn. She didn't call for her to be killed. Aro's new orders. Any surviving newborn was to be brought to the castle.

Edward quickly hugged Esme and Carlisle and smiled to his family before following Jane. Bella only smiled at them. Emmett waved but at the last minute he ran to his little sister and hugged her. Bella felt the tears in her eyes but held them back. Emmett has been the only one who ever understood her and saw her 100%. Bella didn't know this was the last time she was going to see some of them for a long time.

Once they were in the private plane, Edward was sitting next to Bella, in front of Félix and Alec. Jane was at the back of the plane and Demetri was at the front.

The message they sent was clear. There was no way they could run away. Bella couldn't help the shudder that rocked her small frame.

"Everything will be alright Bella, I promise". Whispered Edward in her ear.

Before she could say anything, Alec snorted, and Félix smiled. "Don't make any promises you can't keep".

Bella looked at the two figures in front of her and felt the ghost of a smile curve her lips. It could be the shock that was slowly passing away or it could have been that these two men, who clearly didn't know anything about them, nor their relationship jumped in to defend her…sort of. Félix winked at her, clearly flirting with the human. Bella blushed but didn't look away causing Edward to growl.

The flight was long. Very long. Not because of the hours, she had traveled this many hours before, to the same location. The sensation of the time passing was due to a different aspect. This time, she wasn't rushing to save her beloved's life. She was flying to the unknown. But curiously, each hour that passed instead of making her more nervous, made her more at peace.

Bella was comfortable enough in her seat with the fact that no one would attempt to eat her and decided to slumber a little. By the time she woke up Edward was extremely pissed off, black eyes and everything, Alec was busy with a kindle in his hands and Félix was smiling like the child that misbehaved but wasn't sorry about it.

Something about his smile made Bella blush again. Though, no one seemed to notice it. Demetri, still at the front was playing with a deck of cards, Jane at the back was writing something on a computer, Alec was the only one reading. Edward was extremely tensed, she assumed it was because of Felix's unnerving smile. Though it was a handsome smile. She shrugged inside her mind, she was a woman, and she could admit when a man was handsome, that didn't make her disrespectful to her boyfriend.

Boyfriend. The word echoed in her mind like a bringer of doom.

She had her bag with her, the one Edward has her pack for their night at the woods. She grabbed it and stood to go to the bathroom. An idea was forming in her head. She looked through the bag and thank the gods for her brilliant idea of always having a pen with her. She grabbed a receipt from her wallet, she opened the water from the sink, flushed the toilet and wrote a simple "Please, I don't want to go back" She folded the little paper, closed her bag again, and closing the water from the sink she made it out of the bathroom. She let the paper fall from her hands besides Demetri, he quirked an eyebrow, and noticing that Edward was still frowning at Félix and not looking at her she shook her head. Demetri took the paper and put it in his jeans pocket.

They all knew he could read their minds, as well as the fact that she was the only exception. She was using it to her favor.

Bella sat again. She wished her plan could move forward, however it worked. She hoped it worked on her benefit, she had the advantage of Aro wanting her because somehow her mind was awesome and could block Jane and Alec.

In the throne room, Demetri approached Aro with his permission. Renata as always, put a hand on his master's shoulder as the soldier approached. Demetri gave his hand to Aro, something strange, since he hadn't asked for it. Aro took it and his eyes drifted to Bella and back to Demetri.

From somewhere behind her she could hear Edward growl. She knew now that it was now or never. He could see in Aro's and Demetri's mind what she had done while he was having his staring contest with Felix in the plane. This was the turning point. The plot twist that nobody was expecting. This was where her future would change. She would be free to decide whatever she wanted to do. The cat was out of the bag now. Edward couldn't do anything about it without further endangering his life or getting himself killed. It might have been a low blow on her part, but the game was never fair to begin with, not after the last time they were here. And if they were using any tools they had at their disposal, she would use hers as well. She would use her only advantage in this game. She was done being told what to do with the excuse that it was for her wellbeing. She was very capable of taking care of herself. And even if she had a magnet for danger, she didn't need that to be the reason everyone kept making decisions for her. Well, almost everyone. She felt sorry for not letting Jake know. She made a mental note to write to him or call him and let her know her decision. He won't be happy with it, but he would accept that this was what she wanted.

Felix noticed that something changed in Bella's posture. She was no longer the scare human that would shrink herself or hide behind a man to protect her. A man, he assumed now, she knew could not protect her anymore. They got lucky the first time around. Aro never gave second chances. He suspected he forgave the Cullens because of his affection towards Carlisle. Bella was now straight, facing up to the kings of the vampire race. He couldn't see her face, but he could feel the determination emanating from her posture. Although her heart rate and breathing were faster than they should, showing she was scared but she never wavered. He admired her for that. She was brave.

Edward was now pacing the room, being actively ignored by every member of the guard and Bella. Who hadn't said a word to him in hours.

Only Edward knew what was going on in the three brother's minds. Aro was contemplating the actions of his guard earlier that day. Admitting that their idea of bringing the newborn alive to test if she had any abilities was brilliant. He was also seeing Bella drop the paper and interact with Demetri. His heart was breaking in million pieces. Caius was studying Bella's attitude and making comparations from the last time they met her. She was changed. Grown. There was something in there that Edward hadn't seen before, but that everyone seemed to notice. Resolve. Marcus was thinking of her as a queen already. Edward stopped his pacing at that thought. If Marcus though of her that way, there was literally nothing he could do to stop them from getting Bella to join them.

After a few minutes of silence, Aro spoke. "May I see it?". Demetri took the paper from his pocket and gave it to Aro, who unfolded it and in one second gave it back. Demetri walked back to his position in the courtroom. Renata was about to step back but Aro palmed her hand in its place, silently commanding to keep it in place.

Aro knew that while Renata was the most powerful shield ever, her powers had loopholes. Edward wasn't able to read his mind as easily as he could read everyone else's, but he could catch glimpses. And what he saw terrified him and angered him beyond what he thought was ever possible.

Aro wanted Bella in his ranks very badly, she had shown remarkable skills, and was brave, and loyal as she showed a few months ago when they first met. He was impressed by her act and was dying to speak to her privately.

"Félix, please escort Isabella to my office". Félix signaled the way and Bella walked a few steps behind him, without looking back. Edward was about to follow, but Aro called his name.

"You are free to leave Edward"

"I'm not leaving without Bella."

He had seen in Aro's mind the contents of the note, and he didn't know what to make of it. He was holding onto the last strings of hope.

"As much as your offer is tempting, my young friend. It is with shame that I share with you, I have no place to offer you in my guard. I repeat myself for the last time. You are free to leave. Alone."

Edward was about to argue again, but Caius voice broke through the room clearer than light. "She made her mind. Leave her be." Caius was a man of few words, but when he spoke, he made himself heard without repeating himself. It wasn't a secret to anyone that while he was the cruelest of the vampires, he was also fair and he didn't have patience for disrespectful attitudes of anyone towards anyone, but specifically, he didn't tolerate men over controlling women. He despised that attitude even in his young age as a human.

Without further ado, Aro dismissed his court, and walked the same path Bella and Félix went not caring if Edward left or stayed. He would eventually leave. He was not repeating himself nor he was going to say another word after his brother has spoken.

A commotion behind him made him stop and look back. Edward was being grabbed between Afton and Demetri. He shook his hand and they dragged him out of the room.

Bella didn't mind looking back. She was being selfish for the first time in her life, and it felt good and bad. She felt a little guilty. She felt as if Edward deserved an explanation. But whatever was going on in everyone's mind, it was now clear that she didn't want to go back with him. Aro made it clear asking for Bella to be escorted inside, and for Edward to be practically dragged out.

Bella let out a sigh. Felix looked at her discreetly but didn't say anything. He enjoyed playing with Edward in the plane. He wasn't playing fair, he made it clear that he wanted Bella. In every sense of the word. Romantically and sexually. Edward had a very uncomfortable flight.

A few minutes passed until Aro reached Bella.

"Why don't you want to go back Isabella?". He was, though not for the first time, genuinely curious.

"I'm not happy. I haven't been for a long time". Aro nodded.

"Why show my guard?"

"Because I appreciate honesty. And you have shown me that. Brutal honesty, even when you wanted to hurt me with Jane. And I want to be a vampire. I can be of use to you, and the only thing I ask in return is to turn me. Please. Also, I didn't want to risk a fight where the only one who would have come injured would have been me. I have my own tools, and I used them on my favor" she tapped her temple with her left hand, Aro hid his smile. She was subtlety reminding him that she was immune to any of his guards.

Aro looked at her. Her pose was respectful, her eyes were shining with everything. She looked at him at the eyes. He respected her for being honest, he respected her for making a choice that was clearly hard for her. But at the same time, he was reticent, he couldn't read her mind, and that made her just as dangerous.

"Would you mind if I think about it?". He asked in return. He had already made his mind. This human was to be turned and trained, but he wanted it to be "his" idea, not hers, not at "her" request.

Bella sighed, almost disappointed but nodded.

Aro took the phone in his office and press a number. "Félix, my office, now".

Bella was confused when she saw the big dark-haired, red-eyed vampire enter the room, his hands behind his back.

"Show Bella to one of the rooms in your wing". Did that mean that he would let her stay? She decided not to get excited in advance, just in case it didn't turn out as she hoped.

Félix nodded and made the same gesture as before. This time Bella walked by his side. She had to admit, she was a bit intimidated, this guy had only smiled once, and it was, she assumed, to piss off Edward. Since they entered the Castle, he was quiet and serious. He was nothing like Emmett. Suddenly, she missed his sunny disposition and lamented the fact that if everything worked in her favor, she wouldn't have the chance to explain herself or say goodbye to any of the Cullens, who despite the bad times showed her so much love.

They walked for about five minutes and went two floors up in the elevator to finally come to a stop.

"This is my room". He showed the first door. "Demetri's, Afton and Chelsea's, Alec's…" He continued naming people she clearly had yet to meet. But appreciated the gesture. "Yours is this one" The room in front of his. "You can do anything you please while the Master calls you again".

Bella bit her lip. "Will he?". Félix raised an eyebrow. "Call me again?"

"He will. That's why you have a room."

"Ok. Thank you."

Félix smiled, a real smile, nodded and opened the door to his room, he slipped inside and closed it again. Bella stood a few seconds dazzled, then she shook her head, sighed and entered her room. It was huge. With two spaces. One were the big bed was set, and the small living room where there were two one-sit sofas and one small table in the middle.

She set her bag on the floor and sat on the sofas.

And cried. A lot. And hard.

Two hours later a knock on her door brought her back to earth. She opened it and Félix was outside. It was clear that she had cried. And he wanted to comfort her, to tell her that now, she would be truly ok, that nobody would ever hurt her, emotionally or physically. She was as protected and safe as she could ever be. But he remained silent, this was not the time. She had conflicted feelings, and he respected her privacy. He would find another time to tell her. He gently let her know the reason for his visit.

"Aro wants to speak with you in the courtroom."

Bella went with him.

In the courtroom she met Edward again, but he was being restrained by Demetri and another vampire.

Bella met his eyes, and he was pleading her something. Something she didn't have any more to give to him. She had given everything, but it wasn't enough, it wasn't enough for him the first time, and it wasn't enough for her now.

"Isabella. You are of extremely use for our guard. I will offer you a position here. You have to train each day of the week, and you will serve in the guard for at least 100 years. The time may change, it is still to be decided."

Bella smiled relieved. The first time anyone in Volterra saw her really smile. "Thank you Aro." He nodded at her. It wasn't unusual for a vampire to show up and decide to join in. She wasn't the first human to ask it either. And he was extremely curious of her. "Your transformation is to be discussed tomorrow afternoon. In the meantime, you can have your goodbyes, and do what you please."

Bella walked towards Edward who had stopped fighting when she entered the room. She smiled sadly at him, caressed his cheek and whispered, "Goodbye Edward" She kissed his cheek and walked back to where Félix was. He followed her out of the room. She was in shock. She had a million thoughts running through her mind. Millions of things she could have said to him, but none seem right. It wasn't that she didn't want to give an explanation and less of all to do it in front of everyone. It was just that it didn't seem fair, to either of them whatever she could have said. So, she said the best farewell she could. Perhaps in the future she could sit with him and explain her decision. But for now, it was for her to understand and for the rest of them to have a glimpse of what was going on. She hadn't lied to Aro, she just didn't share everything. Some things are better left unsaid.

Bella was about to ask a question, but Demetri showed up. "This is yours I believe." She took the paper and smiled.

"Thank you." In those two words she wasn't thanking him for returning the paper, which he could have kept, or burned for all she cared. She was thanking him for not saying anything, for showing her that she could trust him, even if it was temporarily. Because she knew that what he had done, wasn't to avoid a conflict thousands of feet up in the air. She knew they were decent. She had decided to trust in Carlisle's words.

"I don't know if you're brave or stupid, but I hope you're comfortable here" And there it was. The proof that not everyone is 100% good or evil.

Bella smiled a genuine smile. Demetri turned his attention to Félix. "Heidi wants to hunt. Are you coming?".

"No. not today." Demetri nodded and left where he came.

Bella spent her afternoon walking the castle, trying to remember all the things Félix showed her. The training room, the tower, some more rooms where more of the guys spent their time. He quickly introduced Bella to some of the vampires they encountered. Bella was good with names and called the name of another vampire when they ran into him for the second time. This vampire was called Liam, he was quiet but smiled at her.

By the time they were finished Bella's stomach growled. Félix took her to the kitchen, but he seemed lost there. She smiled ashamed and asked where everything was. He didn't know anything but proceed to open each cabinet to find out. Bella giggled watching him. He turned at the sound. Involuntarily he smiled and winked at her.

"So...eggs, jam, cheese, bread, milk, and butter. That's about everything."

Bella nodded. She took a pan from under the sink, buttered it, and put two eggs in it. She made scrambled eggs in silence. She was surprised when Félix was still there.

"I thought you were gone."

He shook his head. He had been attracted to her since he saw her a few months ago, when she saved Edward Cullen and he was extremely disappointed when she left with him. Demetri and Heidi knew it, they were really close to him. They had been a couple for about two years now, they were madly in love. Félix wanted that. He knew that that girl would be it, he just had to trust time and fate, at least that's what Heidi always said.

They spoke while she ate and got to know a bit about each other. Félix purposely avoided her boyfriend situation and just asked trivial things, like her favorite color or her favorite season. He answered all her questions without hesitation.

"Can I ask one more thing? You are free to not answer it."

"Sure."

"What was the paper Demetri gave you?"

Bella blushed and handed it to him.

It was everything but what he expected.

"Is it ok if I ask why?"

"Honestly, I don't know very well. I wasn't comfortable anymore, I wasn't happy. And I wanted to be a vampire. As I said to Aro, I appreciate honesty and he has been the only one that has shown me that."

Félix agreed with her. He knew the story of the Cullen guy breaking up with her, believing she was dead, and being a martyr about it. But he couldn't blame him. If she died, and he loved her he would die with her.

Bella yawned. "I think I want to go to sleep now."

Félix smiled and walked her to her room. "Goodnight Isabella."

"Goodnight."

Bella slipped in her room, she was honestly tired, and she thought of sleeping in her underwear, too tired to take a shower. But when she put the covers over her. A pair of deep red eyes came to her mind. They weren't Felix's red eyes, but Bree's. She shook her head, but the eyes wouldn't leave her mind.

Clearly sleep wouldn't come easily to her. So, she re-dressed and crossed the small space between her room and Felix's.

knock. knock. knock.

Félix opened the door confused.

"Isabella? Is everything ok? Do you need anything?" She was still dressed as before, though she was barefoot.

She blurted the first human thing she could think of "There are no toiletries in the bathroom and apart from my toothbrush and toothpaste I have nothing. I was wondering if you had any." It wasn't the whole truth but somehow admitting to anyone but herself that she was scared seemed...silly. No one had shown any signs of wanting to hurt her, in any matter. But being the only human in castle of vampires made her uneasy at the very least. She was human, and even though she rarely showed it, she did have a sense of self-preservation.

"Yes, sure. Do you want to shower here or take them to your room?" The choice took her by surprise, but showering in a stranger's bathroom didn't sound enticing, especially in her delicate state of spirit.

"Is it ok with you if I take them? I promise to give them back to you tomorrow!"

Félix nodded reassuringly and in one minute he was gone and back with everything. Bella couldn't mask her surprise. Vampire speed, she had to remember that.

"Would you give me your phone? I can sign you in on the Wi-fi and put in my number in case you want to talk and I'm not here."

Bella disappeared and appeared in two minutes. She handed him her phone, he tinkered with it for like a minute and gave it back with a devastating smile. Bella's heart rate increased, and she quickly went to her bedroom. Félix smiled contented. It was enough for now. He would proceed with caution.

After Bella's phone is connected to the Wi-fi, all the messages from Alice came rushing in.

"Don't do it!"

"Please answer your phone"

"Bella, please!"

"You did it."

"Be happy Bella"

The last one made her cry even more. She would miss all the Cullens but for the first time she had to put herself first. She had already sacrificed enough. She couldn't stay with the Cullens any longer, knowing that it would be a dead end. Knowing that even if she wasn't exactly glowing with her choice, she was comfortable, because it was her choice, she had thought about every possible outcome, at this was the best of everything.

She checked her e-mail inbox and saw one of Emmett.

I don't know exactly what the pixie saw, but I know her enough. She said you were staying with the Vulturi. I know you enough to know that you can't be forced to do something you don't want to, so it must have been your decision and that's what Alice saw.

Either way Bella, Rose and I want you to know that we are one hundred percent with you. We support whatever you choose to do from now on.

You're my little sis and you always will be.

We love you, and we hope to see you soon.

Emmett and Rose.

She smiled a happy smile. Rosalie was never extremely fond of her choices, but she respected her, and to have her support meant everything in the world to her and she felt as if she was not alone. She quickly answered the e-mail and turned off her phone, postponing her call to Jacob to the next day. She also postponed her shower.


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